Bitcoin Leverage ETF Sees Year-End Chill as Investors Pull Back From Volatility
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The 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF, BITX, recorded outflows of $11.96 million on December 29, 2025, as traders trimmed exposure to leveraged Bitcoin futures heading into year-end. The move represents roughly 0.83% of the fund’s latest assets under management, which stand at about $1.44 billion — a notable but not destabilizing shift for the increasingly popular product.
The outflow suggests a bout of profit-taking or risk reduction after a turbulent quarter for Bitcoin-linked products. Leveraged ETFs like BITX amplify both gains and losses, making them particularly sensitive to shifts in sentiment around the underlying crypto market. The latest flow data hints that some investors are choosing to step back from the 2x exposure as Bitcoin struggles to regain upward momentum.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $87,865.50. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has dropped approximately 23.18%, a correction that has eroded part of the strong gains seen earlier in the year and likely prompted more cautious positioning among leveraged-ETF users. Short-term signals remain noncommittal, with the 1-day technical outlook registering as a Hold, reinforcing the sense of hesitation rather than outright capitulation.
For now, BITX’s sizeable AUM base underscores that appetite for leveraged Bitcoin exposure remains intact, but the latest outflows highlight how quickly sentiment can swing when price momentum fades and volatility picks up. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.